Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-07

brick bank and SIS, 900 hotel. The
latter building will be finished in
about sixty days and ready to accom-
modate the large number of Friends"
who will come here this fall. A view
of the church and school-house was
also obtained. Both are slightly struc-
lures and appeal at-once to persons
seeking homes.
THE WATER.
1t had been said that Whittier was
short on water and the HERALD man
asked Mr.. Lindley the meaning of
several instruments erecting their
heads in various parts of the town
that looked very much like stand
pipes. Mr.. Lindley said, "Just get
down and try one." This was quickly
done and a stream of water poured
forth that made person think that a
fire engine had turned loose. Naturally
wanting to see the source of this un-
usual volume of water, a trip was
made to the cafion where it is being
developed. 1t was found that the
water which now is piped down to the
town in such plentitude comes from
an everything spring which, from
appearances, would furnish water
for place ten times the size of Whit
tier. Aside from this supply tunnel
has been made into the mountain side
and water enough for flood has been
developed. 1t is questio able if any
town in the county has half the water
now developed by the Pickering Com
pany, not to speak of the vast amount
in sight.
THE MOUNTAIN DRIVE.
The ride was continued up the beau
tiful caf1on until was reached the base
of a majestic mountain that stretches
its head some 1900 feet above the
level. The company had constructed
a road winding around its rugged sides,
and the temptation to make trip to
the summit proved too strong. Arriv-
ing there the tourist is well repaid for
his trouble. The view is superb.
Nearly every portion of Los Angeles
county is in full view, and the ships in
the bay of San Pedro can be seen
plainly. 1t is the intention to erect on
this hill an observatory, and many
will avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty to visit place where the whole
country will be spread out before
them. The mountain can very appro-
priately be called Panorama HILL"
In the caiion are many beautiful
shady hooks which seem made for the
express purpose of picnic parties.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
The company have made a contract
with firm to build dummy road of
standard guage from some point on
the Southern Pacific between Norwalk
and Downey to Whittier. 1t is also
strongly thought that the Santa Fe
will build right through the town. AT
any rate it is beyond the shadow of a
doubt that there will be ample CON-
munication by rail with the outside
world.
The Southern Pacific has in con-
temptation the building of spur to
Whittier and it will be a paying line
when if it is constructed.
THE SOIL AND CLIMATE
Are unsurpassed and for citrus fruits
and grapes will be found to fulfil the
expectations of all who seek homes in
Southern California. The person who
is so fortunate as to own two or five
acre tract in Whittier is sure of an in
dependent living from his small hold
ing. There is absolutely no frost in |
the valley and fogs are few and far be- |
tween. 1t is a delightful place in |
which to live and the members of the |
company will do all in their power to
improve the town and make it the |
leading Quaker colony of California.
Mr.. Pickering, who takes a great in
terest in the enterprise, was seen and
he thinks that during the coming seas
on there will be thousands of the So
ciety of Friends come to this coast. |
Whittier is gem and a trip to it will
ha we'll rppaid